Lionel Messi scores twice as Argentina edges Egypt in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 12:45 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
On July 7, 2026, Lionel Messi scored two goals, leading Argentina to a 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16 in Atlanta. Argentina trailed before Messi's first goal with under 15 minutes remaining, which helped level the match. Following Messi's second goal, Enzo Fernandez secured the win with a decisive header during stoppage time. Antonela Roccuzzo celebrated the victory on Instagram, expressing pride in Messi’s performance and the team's achievement.
- •Lionel Messi scored two goals in the match against Egypt.
- •Argentina won 3-2 in the Round of 16.
- •Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
- •Antonela Roccuzzo celebrated the victory on social media.
- •Messi set a record for the most assists in World Cup history.
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi’s Wife Antonela Roccuzzo Celebrates His Latest World Cup Heroics: ‘No Words Left’
"The soccer superstar led the Argentinian team to a shocking victory over Egypt on Tuesday, July 7
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